It seems that Thailand's Dictator General Prayuth Chan-ocha is preparing his subjects that he and his handpicked Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), also known as the Military Junta, will stay in power for a very long time. On May 26th, 2017, the Dictator told his audience during his weekly TV show, that Thailand's voters should be able to answer the following four questions before the country can go to the polls:

• Do you think the next election will get us a government with good governance?
• If that is not the case, what will you do?
• Elections are an integral part of democracy but are elections alone with no regard for the country’s future and others right or wrong?
• Do you think bad politicians should be given a chance to come back, and if conflict re-emerges, who will solve it and by what means?

The four questions raised heavy critism but that shouldn't be a problem for the Dictator. Section 44 of the provisional Constitution stipulates that all orders from the Junta Chief, with the endorsement of the NCPO, on those matters are final. It gives Thailand's Dictator absolut power and Sections 47 & 48 legitimise all coup-related actions by the NCPO, by its subordinates, or by the subordinates of its subordinates, as well as all orders and announcements issued by them. It grants amnesty to NCPO members and anyone acting on its orders. Nevertheless, let's hope that for the benefits of Thailand's society and the country's economic the Military Junta itself eliminates as fast as possible...

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced that all mobile users must participate in the online fingerprint ID system for new prepaid and postpaid mobile SIM card registration, or they will not be allowed to use any mobile service in this country. NBTC said it will launch the first batch of 30 machines on May 31st, about 30'000 machines will be installed by year-end. From January 1st, 2018, all mobile users must participate in the system if they want access to mobile network service, a spokesman from NBTC said. Each person's fingerprints will be stored on the national ID card database and on NBTC's very own 'secure' database. NBTC's spokeman said the NBTC is focusing on the three southern provinces first in order to protect against bombings triggered via mobile phone signals but added that all mobile users who have registered via the existing registration system in the three southern provinces have to register again with the online fingerprint ID system by October. Those who failed to comply with the rule face a mobile signal cut-off. The spokesmam said that NBTC is still figuring out how to verify the identities of foreigners... P.S. Fingerprints aren't terribly secure; you leave them on almost everything you touch. Many people won't realize that fingerprints can be captured and reproduced from casual photographs. Fingerprints can be picked up off of paper, keyboards, and desk surfaces. If you press your finger harder into one reader than into another, or swipe differently, or have a cut, each reader gives a different result. But for the Military Junta its any easy way to gain control of allmost all the people living in this country. It's no problem for professional gangsters to do their work without leave fingerprints behind. Moreover, with todays technology it's even possible to produce fake fingerprints, e.g. the onces from Thailand's Dictator, simply to confuse the country's highly professional working Police Organisation...

Buying new SIM cards according to Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)'s fingerprinting system has already encountered several problems, The Nation reports.

Since April 19th Pattaya's highly professional Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) delivers dirty tap water to houses, residences and hotels in some parts of this World Class City. The water contains a lot of black sand and has a terrible smelling, but nobody cares. A Chemist told us: Do not use Pattaya's water to clean your teeth. Be careful and use Drinking Water when cleaning wounds and/or genitals. Nevertheless, Pattaya's tap water is still less contaminated than the sea in front of this World Class Beach Resort...

According to Dr. Sutat Duangdeeden, the head of the Chonburi Cancer Hospital, Thai people's love of Som Tam is leading to higher cancer rates and deaths.

In 2012 a Canadian research group led by David Spence from Western University found that deposits in the arterial walls are accelerated by frequent consumption of egg yolks. The cholesterol contained in eggs can even clog the throat lines leading to the brain, which increases the risk of stroke, the scientists said. But recent investigations are questening the results of the Canadians. Healthy people even can enjoy several eggs per day without running in any problems, the results of the latest analyses show. However, restrictions apply for type 2 diabetics. If blood levels are poorly adjusted, cholesterol crystallization may occur when eggs are consumed. Also, if your LDL cholesterol value is above 200 you shouldn't eat more than three eggs a week. If too much LDL cholesterol is present in the blood, it deposits on the vessel walls. You will get inflammatory swellings on the vascular walls, the so-called atherosclerotic plaques. Nevertheless, yolks from free-ranging chickens contain a lot of healthy Omega-3 fatty acid. Losing weight, making sport and stop smoking is still the best recipe for a healthy life.

The chemical composition of an oil determines its usability and its quality. The latest research shows that an optimal balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats is crucial to our health. We all know that Americans as well as some other Westerners are eating very unhealthy. Their Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio is 1:16! A healthy ratio would be 2:1 to 4:1!

The above graphic shows that coconut oil is the perfect oil for frying, deep-frying and baking. It contains almost no Omega-6 but has a high smoke point. For salads you should choose Flaxseed Oil over Olive Oils. Flaxseed Oils have an almost perfect Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio of 3.2 : 1. The Graph shows that the heavily advertised and so called 'healthy' Olive Oil contains much too much of Omega-6 fatty acids. Olive Oil's Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio is an unhealthy 1 : 9! Moreover, recent tests of 50 olive oils by the reputable Deutsche Warentest Institut showed that only one olive oil provided the expected quality, the remaining 49 oils couldn't get a recommendation from the vendor independed institut. They all had significant deficiencies in quality. Note: Most olive oils are healthy only for their producers and distributors.

Walnuts not only taste great but are a rich source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and an excellent source of those hard to find omega-3 fatty acids.

Cashews are an excellent source of copper and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and zinc.

Hazelnuts are a very good source of copper as well as a good source of manganese, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B-6, vitamine K, thiamine, magnesium, zinc, potasium and the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Peanuts are a very good source of copper as well as a good source of manganese, niacin, molybdenum, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, protein and the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Thailand's wholesaler responded quickly: Big C, Foodland, Tesco/Lotus and TOPS, they all offer at least one product, mostly in a price range of about 125 Baht/litre. TOPS, at Central Food Hall at least, is currently offering the largest selection, from 95 Baht to 580 Baht/litre.

When 56 year-old Miss Oy Onsri came back home from her work as a vendor she found her husband dead in the house. Her 56 year-old husband Sonthaya Onsri got killed because he argued with his neighbors about their drinking and making noise. A lovely Police Officer just told her that the evidence she presents is quite weak and she needs a lot stronger evidence to get justice for her murdered husband... Note: If you are poor you have to do the work for Pattaya Police too! Update (June 2nd): Pattaya Mail reports that the Lawyer's Council of Pattaya has taken the murder case after Police suggested Miss Oy Onsri to find witnesses herself. Council Director Thanaset Thumthong said investigating is the police department's job...

Bus Stop throughout Pattaya must be released for Baht Buses, Police as well as the Military Junta claims. Not so at the Green Tree Restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road. Here the Bus Stop area is reserved for the cars of the eatery's guests all night long.

Kaan presented by SINGHA (the beer) Corporation launched D'luck, a Cinematik Theatre on Thepprasit Road on May 28th. The opening was actually scheduled for November last year. But, as almost usual in this country, it didn't happen. The theatre has a combined performance area of over 1'000 square meters and is able to accommodate an audience of up to 1'400 people per show. 2'500 Baht / 3'000 Baht / 4'000 Baht are announced as regular ticket prices. Look out for some discounts. For additonal information please visit Kaan's Website.

On Naklua 3rd Road, located between Pattaya North Road and Soi Photisarn, Le Bali, a beautiful new Hotel just opened its doors.

On our Tour de Pattaya on June 8th we found the followig A Go-Go Clubs closed at about 23:00: Puying Bar A Go-Go: Soi Yamato Club Nevada: Soi 13/2 (Soi Praisani / Soi Post Office) Far East Rock A Go-Go: Soi 13/2 (Soi Praisani / Soi Post Office)

Pattaya Pasta, a snack bar on Soi Buakhaow, had a short life: It opened during January 2017 and closed down on June 19th.

Flandria, a restaurant located opposite of the wellknown Marquee Scooter Bar on Soi Buakhaow, closed down during the third week of June. The banner claims that the venue will reopen after renovation during July 2017. Perhaps with a new name, beause all former signs already disapeared...

Bone Music Hall and Discotheque reopened on Soi Phettrakun. The venue is located a few meters only from Differ and Hollywood. Bone opened first during February 2016 but closed the doors on September 2016 because of missing customers. The club features sophisticated lightshows and the latest in Sound equipments.

Zum Pfälzer Bier Stüble, a popular meetingpoint with Bar and Restaurant dedicated to tasty and affordable German foods on Soi 7, closed the door. Its Bosses take their traditional 3-month long relaxing holidays in good old Germany.

During welding works on June 12th, at about 17:00, sparks ignite foam. The blaze closed down the Muze Pub on Soi A.R. officially known as Soi Sukrudee or Soi 12, off Central Road. Should the venue ever open again, you will read it here. Update (June 13th): Pattaya Mail fully covers the incident.

Just do Eat is the name of a new Coffee and Restaurant on Central Road, just located in front of the Royal Century Hotel. You can't miss it.

Titti Twister Bar, a Ladyboy bar located across the entrance to Soi Honey, closed down.

Have you ever wondered where L'Italiano had disappeared when he closed his restaurant on Walking Street? We solved the riddle: L'Italiano opened La Costa, a nice open air restaurant at the LK EMPRESS Hotel on Pattaya Beach Road. Buon appetito!

On Soi 9, off Pattaya 2nd Road, where Soi Buakhaow's new Tree Town Complex is located, Khon Kaen opened a Buffet and BBQ Restaurant.

The Den was a hip lounge at Sukhumvit Soi 12 and later on Patpong 1 in Bangkok. Both clubs earned excellent reputations but accidentally had a very short life. The management now tries a re-launch of The Den in Pattaya on Soi Chaiyapoon, a street connecting Soi Buakhaow with Pattaya 3rd Road.

At Burger & Beer, located just in front of Mike Shopping Mall, you easily can watch the bustle on Pattaya's World Class Beach Promenade and make your choice. You even can order an Australian Beef Burger at a very reasonable price.

Gold, an A Go-Go Club with a chequered history closed down on June 21st. It first opened as Mash A Go-Go, then changed hands and was rebranded as Amethyst Club A Go-Go and opened this year on January 20th as Gold A Go-Go.

Murphy's Law, a popular Irish Pub and Guesthouse on Soi LK Metro, closed down on June 19th. You can visite Murphy's Pub on the Darkside, on Soi Khao Noi, just opposite the Pattaya Hill 2 village.

In the corner of Soi Diana / Soi LK Metro a beautiful small bar and restaurant called Craft Cottage opened. If you are thirsty and/or hungry take a rest!

On June 12th the door to Kaos A Go-Go was closed without any information. Update (June 13th): On June 13th the club was open again. NOTE: A closed door without a corresponding note leads to misunderstandings...

Harry's Bar, a small bar and guesthouse announced as The Wold Famous closed down its door.

Venezia, a small restaurant known for its Italian Food as well as for its Pizza and Thai Foods, had to close. The venue is on the block.

We are collecting the latest news. Please come back in a few days.

Authorities have warned that bars and clubs in Soi 6 have to be closed until 18:00. A failure to comply will result in fines and suspension of licenses, Pattaya's Officials warned. The Authorities also claim that they temporarily prohibited the opening of new A Go-Go Bars and that licenses for such establishments will not be issued for the foreseeable future...

In the rooms of the failed Working Girl A Go-Go Club a Nature Bar will open soon. We keep you posted.

The World Wide Web (and the rest of this world) start laughing again...

On June 15th EDD, a 'Thai Superstar from Isan', was collecting customers on Walking Street for his concert at the newly opened Soi 16 Music Hall.

MiaMi, Walking Street's newest Nightclub, celebrated its soft opening on June 12th. The new club replaces the now defunct Alcazar Club A Go-Go, located near the entrance to Soi 15. It's an 'open air' nightclub featuring drinks, foods, dancing girls and at least one D.J. To distinguish the new club from the already existing Miami Club A Go-Go on Soi Post Office, the management has chosen a special spelling for the new club: MiaMi. Update (June 15th): myLady™ already translate MiaMi as Mia me = Thaiglish (Tinglish) for 'wife me' what means 'I am your wife'...

Ginza Club A Go-Go closed its door at the beginning of June. The venue is on the block. It won't be the last one to bless the temporal...

Some lights are still on but the door is closed. On May 30th, the management of Livingdolls 1 A Go-Go throw in the towel and closed the club.

Upstairs A Go-Go, a bar located at the entrance to Soho Square, closed down on May 31st.

On Soho Square, off Walking Street, obviously something extraordinary will happen soon... We keep you posted.

Joy, also known as the Coffee Lady, takes a 3-months long holiday in Germany. It's not only her first holiday in a foreign country, it's even the first real holiday in her life. Joy is a lot more than just a vendor. For most foreigner she's like an institution: A day without her smile is a lost day. She not only remember every customer's name, but also his preferences. She knows if he like to drink his coffee or tea with or without milk, with artificial sugar, real sugar or no sugar at all. Joy, all your customers wish you the very best for the next 3 months. We all hope that we will be able to greet you again.

Miss Suladda Salutilawan, director of TAT Pattaya branch, revealed that this year Pattaya will face 'no low season'. We recommend the lovely lady to leave her office chair and take a walk around the nearly empty World Class City of Pattaya... Update (June 9th): Tourist arrivals rose to 14.3 million during the first five months of this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) claims. Chinese visitors still make up the largest single group at 26.57% of the total, but they support a very small part of the industry only. The number of British Tourists droped about 50%, from 906'000 in 2013/14 to only 432'000 in 2015/16.

When 2009 CPN's CentralFestival opened, Royal Garden Plaza sank into a long Sleeping Beauty slumber. But during the last few months it looks like it is awakening from its sleep. It presents itself younger than ever. New and attractive shops brought some color into the center. It looks now a lot tidier and clearer. Shopping is fun again at Royal Garden Plaza.

MiniSo opened a new gadget store at Royal Garden Plaza. It's somewhat larger than the one on Walking Street, but the two not always have the same goods on display.

On the 3rd floor of Royal Garden Plaza Ziprock is preparing a new shop.

An all new Foodland opened in the basement of Royal Garden Plaza.

The shop presents a large selection of great foods from all over the world, including tasty saussages and cheese.

Foodland also run a nice restaurant at Royal Garden Plaza. It is serving its popular dishes 24 hours/day at reasonable prices - and a lot more comfortable than the eating bar at its outlet on Central Road.